Residents in Falkirk are being invited to submit their views over new flooding protection proposals.

Two drop-in events are scheduled to take place later this month and at the beginning of March to gather opinions over the Grangemouth flood protection scheme.

The purpose of the consultation is to;

• Explain why Falkirk Council are taking a scheme forward for the Grangemouth area

• Provide a general understanding of flood risk

• Communicate the current level of flood risk throughout the Scheme

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• Communicate the benefits of providing a flood protection scheme to the Grangemouth area

• Communicate the status of the Scheme's design - present the options which have been considered and some of the early discounted options, and

• Gauge and record the public reaction to the scheme

Robert McMaster, Head of Design, Roads and Transport, said: "We want to protect as many homes and properties as possible from water damage, and we need the views of local people to help us do this.

"We especially encourage all residents who live along the sites of the River Avon, River Carron, Grange Burn and Forth Estuary to attend."

The consultations will be held on;

• at Carron and Carronshore Bowling Club, between 11am – 7.30pm on 27 February

• at Bowhouse Community Association Centre, between 11am – 7.30pm on 01 March

(LM)